Oil dam fuels kidnappings in western region – Boakye-Djan

General News of Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Source: clbadfmonline.com

2019-01-23

Commander Osaahene Kojo Boakye-Djan (Rtd), former spokesman for the late Revolutionary Armed Forces Council (AFRC), said Major Osaahene Kojo Boakye-Djan (Rtd), responsible for the recent wave of kidnappings in the western region.

The former military officer suggested that the police strengthen his intelligence network to combat the growing number of kidnappings.

Recently, three girls were abducted in the regional capital, Takoradi.

Samuel Wilson Udoterg, a Nigerian, was arrested for presiding over the abduction of Ruth and many other teenage girls.

In an interview with Kwabena Prah Jnr. (The Don) on Ghana Yensom on Accra100.5FM, Wednesday, January 23, 2019, Major Boakye-Djan (Rtd), said: "It's economic in nature and the solution lies in gathering information or intelligence. Why is it in the region of the West and not in the region of Oti or North?

"Because that's where our oil comes from. All the big boys are in the western region.

He further stated that: "The government of the day must be held accountable for what is happening. The lack of treatment of information and information that may lead to a conviction is at the heart of what is happening.

"Why were we unable to pbad the RTI bill? People should walk to the presidency and ask for answers. "

"If the ITR bill is pbaded and dealt with properly, it will help to collect information. This is not the ultimate solution, but it is a good start to take good measures. "